Local elections matter. Here in Montgomery County, this election is when we vote for Board of Education candidates supported by educators, or by far right groups like “Moms for Liberty.”

There are three Board of Education races on your ballot and you can vote in all three of them. Two of the three races have two qualified candidates, but one has a dangerous candidate who should not lead our public school system.

The JUFJ Campaign Fund has not issued our own endorsements this cycle, but Montgomery County Educators Association and SEIU Local 500, our union partners who represent educators and other staff who work in Montgomery County Public Schools, have endorsed candidates. When you vote, choose an educator-endorsed candidate who supports safety and belonging for ALL students, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

• At Large: Lynne Harris (SEIU Local 500-endorsed) | Rita Montoya (MCEA-endorsed)
• District 2: Natalie Zimmerman (MCEA-endorsed)
• District 4: Shebra Evans (SEIU Local 500-endorsed) | Laura Stewart (MCEA-endorsed)

Brenda Diaz has an agenda that will exclude LGBTQ+ students and undermine school safety.

It’s time to vote your values and speak out for a school system that cherishes and includes all students, no matter what their identity.

For additional information, including links to candidate websites and questionnaires, click on the resources link below.

This message has been authorized and paid for by the JUFJ Campaign Fund, PO Box 41485, Washington, DC 20018. Michelle Sternthal, President. This message has not been authorized or approved by any candidate.